Social media shouldn’t make you feel like shit – what a radical concept, right? I feel like many of us – myself included – have accepted that when it comes to social media – it’s…
Are You Breaking Toxic Cycles?
When people would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up, the only answer I had to that was “Not my mom.” She wasn’t a bad mom but she did have a…
What Anxiety Feels Like
I’ve noticed a pattern in my anxiety. It’s lower in the wintertime. It feels a bit like a hibernating animal. Part of the reason is that my coping skills and self-care revolve A LOT around…
Self-Care Spa Day
Here at Blessing Manifesting, I love talking about self-care. If you’ve picked up my Self-Love Workbook then you have a TON of self-care tips at your disposal. If you’re a frequent reader of this blog,…
Affirmations for Childhood Trauma Survivors
My partner Lucas, is currently in therapy to learn how to cope with being abused as a child. I am in awe of him as I watch him go from someone with such a shaky…
The Stress Performance Curve
This is a re-draw from last year. This Stress Performance Curve is based on Yerkes-Dodson Law. It shows us that we generally perform better when we’re under an optimal level of stress. When it comes…